Royals Challengers Bangalore have qualified for the playoffs as they beat Punjab Kings by 6 runs in their twelfth game of the season. RCB are the third team after Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals to make their way in the play offs.
Virat Kohli who is leading the RCB side for the final time, said that winning eight out of 12 matches is a great campaign for his team in IPL 2021. He also added that now his team have two more opportunities to finish in the top two of the points table.
“Feels amazing. After 2011, we haven’t done it with games to spare. Eight wins out of 12 games is a great campaign. We have two more opportunities to finish in the top two. Should give us motivation to play even more fearlessly,” said Kohli in the presentation ceremony.
Kohli further said that he knew his team were just two wickets away to make a comeback in the match. “When you don’t have any wickets on the scoreboard, you can take more risks. Which myself and Dev (Padikkal) have to. 15-20 runs on this ground can be crucial. We have to plug those areas. As a side, we have had an endeavour to improve, whether in losses or wins. We knew the wicket would get slower and slower. KL and Mayank batted really well, but we knew we were just two wickets from coming back into the game.”
Kolhi lavished praise on bowlers who put a splendid performance in the entire season.
“The resurgence of Siraj, ever since he has done well in Test cricket. Harshal’s inclusion has been outstanding. Yuzi has chipped in, as has Shahbaz. Garton has come in. If the players don’t step up, then the campaign goes off track.”
Bangalore’s next match in IPL 2021 is against Sunrisers Hyderabad on October 6 in Abu Dhabi where they will look to win and make the top two finish in the league table.
